Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergence Medicine

NHS; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Merthyr Tydfil is looking for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine to join their team at Prince Charles Hospital. This role combines practical experience in the Emergency Department with opportunities for teaching and professional development. Candidates should have at least 4 years of postgraduate training and registration with the GMC. The position offers a diverse working pattern, including nights and weekends, and a fixed-term contract of 6 months with the possibility of extension.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of full-time postgraduate training in a relevant specialty.
• Previous UK middle grade Emergency medicine experience is essential.
• Experience in emergency medicine or allied specialties required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Emergency service at Prince Charles Hospital.
• Participate in the initial assessment and treatment of patients.
• Liaise with clinical teams and specialties.

Skills

Clinical Audit

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Full registration with the GMC

Provider status in ATLS, ALS, PALS, or APLS

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine with Specialty Interest

The closing date is 05 February 2026

CTMUHB would like to invite applications for the Senior Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine with specialty interest. The post will combine working in the Emergency Department (ED) at Prince Charles Hospital (PCH) on the senior rota with weekly dedicated teaching sessions. The post will be based in Prince Charles Hospital. We envisage the split for this post at 80% in Emergency Medicine and 20% in your chosen Specialty Interest (Specialty to be confirmed at interview).

This post is fixed term.

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post: SCF 80% in Emergency Medicine

The post will offer the candidates opportunities for career development, through Life Support courses, Clinical Audit, Grand Round Presentations, Complaints Management, development and/or updating of Care Pathways, support and mentoring of medical students, bedside ultrasound and a bespoke senior weekly consultant lead teaching programme.

The Post: 20% Specialty Interest

You will be able to choose from a few specialties. These can be discussed and chosen at interview. We currently have specialist interest posts in US, ITU, Anaesthetics, Bike Park Wales, (mountain bike park), CHARU (prehospital 999 work), Green Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics and Medical Education.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

We listen, learn, and improve

We treat everyone with respect

We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities

The working pattern of Emergency Medicine

The post is designed for individuals who would like to gain further experience in Emergency Medicine in the UK. The post is for 6 months with possibility of 6 months extension. You will be expected to work a full shift rota including nights and weekends. The responsibilities of the roles include the following:

• Contribute to the Emergency service at Prince Charles Hospital
• Participate in the initial assessment, treatment, referral and disposition of patients attending the Emergency Department.
• Liaise with other members of the clinical team and other specialties
• Work a shift pattern including nights and weekends.
• To participate in clinical audit and activities.
• To attend regular teaching and complete eLearning objectives

Person Specification

Education

• Full registration with the GMC
• Full registration with 1 of the following: ATLS, ALS, PALS, APLS provider status

Work Experience

• At least 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience or competencies. Previous UK middle grade Emergency medicine experience essential. Clinical observer and or clinical attachment is unacceptable.
• Previous experience in emergency medicine or allied specialties such as critical care, acute medicine and paediatrics

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board